RFBI staff, volunteers and villages across the New England have earned multiple honours at the organisation’s 2026 Showcase Awards.
Posted inGrants and funding, Regional Development, Tamworth
Tamworth cuts approval times to unlock infrastructure funding
Tamworth missed out last time. Now, after slashing 36 days off its average approval time, the council is back in line for a share of $73 million in infrastructure funding.
Posted inSmall Business Month 2026
Doubling the fun for Small Business Month in 2026
Small Business Month starts on Thursday, 1 October, and this year there’s even more to celebrate across the New England and North Coast. Register your business now!
Posted inEmergency management, Good News, Tamworth, Woolbrook
Woolbrook firefighter honoured for six decades of service
One Woolbrook volunteer has been fighting fires for six decades. He was among more than 61 Tamworth-area firefighters honoured this weekend, as two brigades rolled out new trucks.
Posted inGlen Innes, What's on, Women
Rural Women’s Day turns the spotlight on women’s health in Glen Innes
Rural women spend their lives looking after everyone else. Now Glen Innes women are being invited to take a day just for themselves, with nutrition, strength, and mental health on the menu.
Posted inArmidale, Water
Armidale water users urged to prepare for metering deadline
Large water users in Armidale and surrounding areas are being urged to prepare for new water metering requirements before a December deadline.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Parkes Electorate, Workers and Unions
Chaffey says backpacker visa cuts leave tourism operators short-staffed
Motels, cafes, and tourist attractions across the north west could be short of staff this summer. The local MP says backpacker visa cuts are to blame, and industry figures put the cost at $1.65 billion.
Posted inArmidale, Crime
Four charged after Armidale drug raids
Four people have been charged following an investigation into the alleged supply of drugs across the New England region.
Posted inAwards, Business
Uralla’s The Alternate Root named New England North West Business of the Year
A Uralla favourite has swept the region’s top business awards, taking home four gongs including Business of the Year. See the full list of New England North West winners.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Tamworth
Woman, 83, dies after being struck by car in Oxley Vale
An 83-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car on Manilla Road at Oxley Vale this morning. Police are investigating and have urged anyone with information to come forward.